Local restaurant advised to shut down due to partial interior roof collapse; ‘minor injuries’ reported
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery reopened Saturday
Abingdon Council authorizes emergency demolition of scorched buildings
The blaze broke out early the morning of July 4.
Knox County Board approves a series of state mandated ordinances
Much to the chagrin of some of its members, the Knox County Board approved a series of ordinance changes that were forced on them by the State of Illinois. To start, the county took rare action at
Mills Jr., Frank L.
Mr. Frank L. Mills, Jr., 84, of Galesburg died peacefully at 8:20 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home.
Unger, Frank O.
Frank O. Unger, 80, Knoxville, Illinois, died peacefully with his family by his side, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at home. Frank was born June 29, 1942, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Hugh M. and Margaret C.
First of two Iowa teens sentenced to life with possibility of parole after 35 years in beating death of teacher
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa teenager has been sentenced to life with a possibility of parole after 35 years for the beating death of his high school Spanish teacher.
The former vice president of a Missouri bank pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling more than a half-million dollars.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The former vice president of a Missouri bank has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than a half-million dollars.
Galesburg Council approves of housing needs study
Galesburg City Council on Monday approved a housing needs assessment study. Council documents say that this study is born out of a strategic plan that Galesburg Council passed in February 2022. In that plan, the Community Development
Knox County property transfers for June 29-July 5, 2023. See a list of home and other sales
Knox County real estate property transfers June 29-July 5.
Monmouth City Council to consider urban hen ordinance next month
Aldermen in the Maple City could approve an ordinance next month that would allow residents to raise chickens in city limits. The City Council on Monday discussed a draft ordinance presented by City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher that
Altona named a Smart Rural Community for advances in internet service
Fiber technology gives Altona added leverage.